Robots In Fiction - Humanoid Helpers and Mechanical Menaces - by Michael Hehn

Robots In Fiction - Humanoid Helpers and Mechanical Menaces - by Michael Hehn: "A robot is an electromechanical device capable of performing both programmed and autonomous tasks. Robots in fictional media tend to have humanoid characteristics and are able to interact with their human creators. Fictional robots also tend to be highly intelligent and follow human orders.

Much of the drama of robots in fiction occurs when robots either exceed their programming or their programming becomes corrupted. A robot that began a story as humanity's faithful servant often ended it by becoming the villain. The following is a brief overview of robots in fiction.

Reading About Robots"